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Romania wants to buy Norwegian F-16
22/12/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceThrough a letter signed by the chiefs of the two Chambers of the Romanian Parliament, sent on Monday, 20 December, the Romanian Parliament approved the acquisition of 32 Norwegian F-16 fighter jets. The estimated total Romanian budget is EUR 454
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Norway will continue to contribute Norwegian forces in Lithuania
10/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government has now decided to extend the participation of Norwegian forces in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Lithuania until the end of 2024. Norway has participated in the eFP since it was first deployed in 2017, and is
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Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine
12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.
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Nordic Defence Ministers joint statement on strengthening Nordic defence cooperation
11/05/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed European defence and security policy. In light of the ongoing crisis, Nordic solidarity and defence cooperation is more important than ever.
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Norway has donated M109 to Ukraine
08/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has donated 22 M109 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. The donation also includes gear, spare parts and ammunition.
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Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy
19/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefencePrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion
01/07/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian
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Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.
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Norway starts maritime training mission
15/02/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThis spring, Norwegian soldiers start training Ukrainian Marines specialized in small boat operations. The training will go on for at least a year. In addition, Norway will donate rubber boats and equipment to a value of approximately NOK 60 million.
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Roadmap for ramping up production capacity in the defence industry: Norwegian Government earmarks NOK 967 million for boosting the defence industry
10/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian defence industry produces important materiel for Norway, Ukraine and its allies, but the current production capacity is insufficient to meet needs. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Trade and Industry today announced the
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Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine
05/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.
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Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
20/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support
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Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks
03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This
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Norway sends transport plane to Türkiye to help with evacuation and transport
11/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian Armed Forces sends a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to Türkiye to assist in the medical evacuation of injured people and transport of emergency aid, after the devastating earthquake.
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Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine
14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway providing substantial support for earthquake victims
07/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services‘The earthquake disaster in Türkiye and Syria has caused immense suffering and widespread destruction. A large amount of aid has been delivered and is making a real difference,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway orders six Seahawks for the Armed Forces
15/03/2023 News story Ministry of Defence-The Norwegian government has decided to buy six new maritime helicopters. The first delivery will be in place as early as 2025. This will strengthen national control, the Armed Forces' preparedness and presence in the northern regions, says Defense
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Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership
06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceToday, Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell signed an agreement establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership
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Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft
25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.